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The American Red Cross encourages donors to keep the blood supply top of mind by giving blood this month. According to a Red Cross press release, Type O negative blood…

Candidate filing for elected offices on the April 2025 ballot for Gladstone City Council and area school boards opened Tuesday, Dec. 10. The following are details on how to file…

LIBERTY — Two specialists have joined Liberty Hospital as the organization continues to expand its specialty care services to meet growing health care needs in the Northland and northwest Missouri.

GLADSTONE — Students from Oakwood Manor Elementary, 5900 N. Flora Ave., took part in the annnual Turkey Trot run on Nov. 21. The Thanksgiving tradition sees third-, fourth- and fifth-graders sprint through a short course in the neighborhood around the school, competing for the prize of a pumpkin pie.

According to Delta Dental, one in four adults with low incomes in Missouri say their mouth and teeth are in poor condition and 14.6% of children ages 1 to 17 statewide struggle with one or more oral health problems such as toothaches, bleeding gums, decayed teeth or cavities.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol announced its annual boost in enforcement efforts for the days surrounding the Thanksgiving holiday, one of the year’s busiest travel times.The official counting period begins at 6 p.m.

Feed Northland Kids fights food insecurity in Clay and Platte counties.

CLAY COUNTY — Joshua T. Rocha, who faces murder and armed criminal action charges in the 2022 shooting death of North Kansas City police officer Daniel Vasquez, was back in court Nov. 25. At the center of the hearing were search warrants and evidence collected in the investigation.

CLAY COUNTY — Senior citizens in Clay County will be able to apply for county real estate property tax relief in 2025.

GLADSTONE — Sid Robbins received the 2025 Joe Wally Award from the Gladstone Area Chamber of Commerce.